Installation Test For Ieee 488 Connections; If Test Fails - Fluke 8845A Programmer's Manual

In Fluke 8845 mode (includes 8846A):
Fluke, 884XA, nnnnnnnm, mm/dd/yy – tt:tt
In Fluke 45 mode:
FLUKE, 45, nnnnnnn, n.n Dn.n
Of these results, nnnnnnn is your Meter's serial number; n.n identifies the main
software version; and Dn.n identifies the display software version.

Installation Test for IEEE 488 Connections

The procedure below illustrates how the Meter performs a computer interface command
and, at the same time, confirms that the Meter has been properly set up, and connected
for IEEE 488 operations:
1. Turn the Meter on.
2. Verify that the meter's IEEE 488 address is set correctly.
3. Turn on the host or controller.
4. Enter the following at the host:
This is a BASIC program to give an idea of how the test could be done.
Syntax may vary with the host.
INIT PORT 0<CR>
CLEAR PORT 0<CR>
PRINT @<address of meter>, "*IDN?"<CR>
INPUT LINE @<address of meter>, A$<CR>
PRINT A$<CR>
5. Verify that the meter sends the following response
In Fluke 8845 mode (includes 8846A):
Fluke, 884XA, nnnnnnnm, mm/dd/yy – tt:tt
In Fluke 45 mode:
FLUKE, 45, nnnnnnn, n.n Dn.n
Of these results, nnnnnnn is your meter's serial number, n.n identifies the main software
version, and Dn.n identifies the display software version.

If Test Fails

If the Meter does not respond to the test procedure as indicated:
1. Check all cable connections.
2. Check to see the remote interface has been properly enabled and addressed.
Getting Started With an Installation Test
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